In this urgent episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to unpack a critical moment in global affairs:Did Trump just re-write U.S. strategy forever?From Trump’s surgical strike on Iran’s nuclear program to the breakdown of old alliances, Walker lays out how a bold new vision of American power is emerging — one rooted in strength, deterrence, and clarity.But the conversation goes far deeper than geopolitics.We explore:How Trump’s military strategy changed the rules of engagementThe doctrine of peace through strength from Reagan to TrumpRising antisemitism in the U.S., and what’s fueling itThe explosion of pro-Hamas propaganda on college campusesWhy so many students are chanting slogans they don’t understandThe dangerous alliance between radical activists and Islamist ideologuesThe ideological capture of American universitiesThe growing victimhood hierarchy and its toxic impact on free societiesThe cultural shift among working-class Americans vs elite institutionsHow the U.S. can reclaim its moral clarity and strategic edgeChapters00:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation02:51 Trump's Decision on Iran and Its Implications05:48 The Dynamics of the Republican Party08:59 The American Left and Its Current State11:49 The Rise of Radical Progressivism15:04 Contradictions in Leftist Alliances17:55 The Role of Young America's Foundation20:56 Challenges in American Higher Education23:58 Shifts in Political Dynamics and Voter Demographics28:43 The Impact of COVID-19 on Working-Class Families31:10 The Shift in Political Perspectives34:47 The Promise of America and Its Founding Principles36:36 The Dangers of Dependency on Government40:52 Trade, Tariffs, and Economic Negotiations🔔 Subscribe to The Western Spirit for bold voices, uncompromising ideas, and clarity in an age of chaos.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.com